New releases 2016

UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey A Real Labour of Love Here's an album with bite, although perhaps more for what it stands for than its sound, which is as smooth and nostalgic as one would expect. The breakaway trio – comprising UB40's founding members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue – has produced a continuation of their Labour of Love series, which included three albums released between 1983 and 1998, and completely ignores Labour Of Love IV, released in 2010 and fronted by Ali's estranged brother Duncan. This new collection of covers includes classics such as Stevie Wonder's A Place In The Sun and How Could I Leave by Dennis Brown, so there is little to not enjoy. Fans will appreciate Campbell's distinct vocals and their unwavering light reggae style. While this effort may not produce a hit as big as Red Red Wine, from the first Labour Of Love album, it's a strong compilation and apt homage to UB40's defining era: the 1980s. 7/10 Lucy Mapstone Moby Everything … [Read more...] about Albums: New releases from Moby, UB40, The Men and Anna von Hausswolff

PUBLISHED: 11:00 05 September 2016 Jacob Ranson Mark Anthony's Reckless Caution album cover Archant A singer-songwriter from Barking is preparing to release his debut album later this year. Mark Anthony, formerly of pop group The Meds Collective, will be releasing Reckless Caution on Halloween. Mark, of Upney Lane, is also preparing for his first solo dates as he will be supporting former East 17 singer Tony Mortimer on his UK tour. “I’m pretty excited about the album,” he admitted. “It’s the result of nine months worth of recording sessions with a producer called Oliver Radio. “We had no end goals or plans originally but as time went on we reviewed it all and came up with the album from the material we had recorded over the months.” Mark says the album is similar to Ed Sheeran’s music. It will feature his previous singles An ’80s Vibe, London City and I Still Miss You, plus many new releases including some hip-hop … [Read more...] about Barking singer-songwriter prepares for tour and album release

Indie-rock band Modern Comforts will play in Mansfield this week where they will be plugging their upcoming EP. They perform at The Stag & Pheasant on Friday, January 26, and are buzzing with excitement about their latest songs. Lead vocalist Connor Curran believes the new release will ‘go down a storm’. He said “I just want it out now, we have a demo ready and that sounds top, so I can’t wait for the actual thing.” The new EP follows the launch of their debut single, ‘Easy Tiger,’ in 2016. Lead guitarist Louis Ranyard said: “The new stuff we are writing is even better, we have a bit of a heavier sound.” Days after their Mansfield gig, Modern Comforts will be supporting Alvarez Kings at Cafe Totem, Sheffield, on February 2. The band’s music has progressed from Indie to something much heavier. Connor sayid: “It has become a lot punkier because we enjoy playing fast paced music, there are no slow-paced songs in our … [Read more...] about Modern Comforts plug new songs at Mansfield gig

Kepa Arrizabalaga has committed his future to Athletic Club Bilbao by signing a new long-term deal with a €80m (£70.5m, $98m) release clause despite being widely expected to leave San Mames to join Real Madrid. The 23-year-old goalkeeper only made his first-team debut with the Basque side in September 2016 but has since developed into one of the most promising stoppers in Europe. Kepa was part of the Spain squad that lost to Germany in the Under-21 European Championship final in the summer and is expected to be part of the senior group for the upcoming 2018 World Cup alongside Manchester United's David De Gea and Napoli's Pepe Reina. The Spaniard has been at Athletic since the age of 10 but his future at the club has come under question in recent times as his previous contract at San Mames was set to expire at the end of the current season. Marca said in November that Arsenal and Juventus were monitoring the situation ahead of him becoming a free agent in the summer. Arsenal … [Read more...] about Kepa ends Real Madrid transfer saga by signing new Athletic Club Bilbao deal until 2025

The film was earlie­r slated to hit the screen­s on May 18 0SHARES Share Tweet Email PHOTO: SONAM KAPOOR/INSTAGRAM Director Shashank Ghosh’s film Veere Di Wedding is now scheduled to release on June 1. The film, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar, was earlier slated to hit the screens on May 18. Saade #VeereDiWedding is fixed. Aana zaroor #GetReadyForVeereDiWedding #SaveTheDateMay182018 @vdwthefilm @balajimotionpictures @saffron_bm A post shared by sonamkapoor (@sonamkapoor) on Oct 24, 2017 at 9:29pm PDT Sonam on Friday took to Twitter to announce the new release date for the film. “You are all cordially invited to the wedding of the season! Save the date for Veere Di Wedding on June 1.” You are all cordially invited to the wedding of the season! #VeereDiWedding on the 1st June https://t.co/SfncHujVJm — Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) January 12, 2018 Proudcer Ekta Kapoor said the film … [Read more...] about Kareena, Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Veere Di Wedding’ to release on June 1